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Brilliant Star Crossword Clue

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noun

• a star that ejects some of its material in the form of a cloud and becomes more luminous in the process

38%6Brilliant shooting star
noun

• an especially luminous meteor (sometimes exploding)

35%4Brilliant performer
noun

• (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

• someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field

• any celestial body visible (as a point of light) from the Earth at night

• an actor who plays a principal role

• a plane figure with 5 or more points; often used as an emblem

• a performer who receives prominent billing

• a star-shaped character * used in printing

• the topology of a network whose components are connected to a hub

adjective satellite

• indicating the most important performer or role

verb

• feature as the star

• be the star in a performance

• mark with an asterisk

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New York Times05 Dec 2005 Across 59
New York Times31 Jul 1985 Across 19
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